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Ed Pink Racing Engines Announces New Ownership

Legendary race engine builder, Ed Pink recently announced the sale of Ed Pink Racing Engines (EPRE) to successful businessman, vintage racecar collector and racer Tom Malloy, who also owns Trench Shoring Company. 

“It’s funny how things happen,” said Tom Malloy.  “I became acquainted with Ed’s operation as EPRE was re-building a big block engine for my Can-Am car.  I noticed the attention to details and the ability to do all the work necessary in house.  That impressed me.

“I knew of Ed’s interest in selling the business and became more interested as the rebuild went along – some months later we did the deal.” He continued.  “I am thrilled about the sale and Ed wanting to stay on.  EPRE has a spectacular history, which now I get to share in.  I look forward to working with Ed, Frank and the rest of the EPRE team as we enter this next chapter together.”

Founded in 1958, EPRE has enjoyed success in nearly every form of motorsports over the past 50 years. 

“I have enormous respect for Tom, both personally and professionally,” said Pink.  “Our common goal is to ensure the future of the company, our employees and our customers.  I feel confident that this transfer of ownership accomplishes this objective.” 

With a reputation for producing only the highest quality racing engines, EPRE will continue to operate according to the exacting standards established by its founder.  General Manager, Frank Honsowetz, who joined the company in 2001, after a 27-year career with Nissan North America will continue day-to-day operational oversight under the new ownership.

EPRE moved to its current Van Nuys, California location in 1965 and employs a 13-member staff, with an average 17 years of service.  While Pink plans to continue as an active employee for the foreseeable future, he is quick to share the credit for his success with his employees.

“Because my name is on the building, I have been personally credited with the many accomplishments of EPRE,” said Pink.  “The truth is, our success has been a result of a strong team – a team that will continue to provide the best possible service for our customers.” 

EPRE prepared Toyota engine powers Dave Steele to victory for 9-Racing

Dave Steele drove his Toyota powered #91 9-Racing to an easy win at the 2007Copper Classic held in November at Phoenix International Raceway. Steele drove to the front and held off the field for several restarts late in the race. The 2007 Copper Classic was held in conjunction with the Nascar event at Phoenix. 

Steele credited the performance of his Ed Pink Toyota for the win. Steele gave Toyota it’s first win in USAC National Midget Racing with a victory at the engine’s debut race also at the one mile Phoenix International Raceway.

Dave Darland and 9-Racing win Turkey Night GP with EPRE Toyota

Dave Darland drove the Ed Pink Toyota powered 9-Racing #9 to victory at the 2007 Turkey Night GP held at Irwindale Speedway.  Darland virtually led the entire 98 lap race after taking the race lead early from his 9-Racing teammate Kody Swanson.  Swanson was running second to Darland in his Ed Pink powered #19 at the race half way point when his car was damaged by flying debris from an on-track accident.

This was Darland’s first win at the famous annual race held on Thanksgiving night.

EPRE Toyota powered Midget entries at the 2008 Chili Bowl

Dave Darland and Jason Leffler both drove Ed Pink Toyota powered midgets in this year’s race.  Darland drove for 9-Racing and Leffler drove a Kunz/Willowby prepared entry.  Darland finished 2^nd in the prestigious Saturday night A Feature while Leffler dropped out of the Saturday night A Feature with a fuel hose leak while running 4^th.  Both drivers and their teams had to race against the 280 plus entries over four preliminary nights to get into the Saturday night A Feature that had 24 starters.  

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